Precision Turning Operator — Aerospace Manufacturing

Howmet; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Turning Utility Operator to support high‑volume manufacturing in Canton, Ohio. You will load/unload materials, inspect products, operate tow motors and other tooling, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a dynamic shop environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and manufacturing experience, with the ability to read safety rules and procedures, use data entry systems, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and related manufacturing experience.
• Experience with conducting general maintenance on equipment or experience with hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience using a computer to enter and track data.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic that includes a good attendance record.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to perform physical work, with the ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in high, precarious places and small or confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material and product by use of conveyor systems and hoppers.
• Inspect the condition of the product through daily scale standardizations to ensure quality.
• Interpret and control conditions to ensure the product is consistent with customer specifications and meets all quality standards.
• Operate equipment such as tow motors, skid steers and x‑ray machines.
• Conduct preventive and general maintenance on hydraulic press system, hoppers, scales, conveyors and mixers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system abnormalities and perform required maintenance to fix the issues.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with all safety and quality processes.
• Perform daily cleaning and 5's responsibilities.

Skills

Conveyor systems operation

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quality standards adherence

Reading safety rules

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Tow motors

Skid steers

X-ray machines

Hydraulic press system

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Turning Utility Operator to support high‑volume manufacturing in Canton, Ohio. You will load/unload materials, inspect products, operate tow motors and other tooling, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a dynamic shop environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and manufacturing experience, with the ability to read safety rules and procedures, use data entry systems, and